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Sudestada Floods Mar del Plata Beach Concessions After 80 km/h Gusts

Officials report no injuries or evacuations, with crews clearing hazards citywide.

Overview

  • A National Weather Service yellow alert on Friday preceded strong southerly winds that intensified overnight.
  • Gusts reached about 80 km/h as the wind turned southeast, driving a high tide that pushed water to the line of tents in Punta Mogotes, La Perla and southern beaches.
  • Balnearios reported damaged tents, umbrellas and other structures, with operators reordering sectors and safeguarding equipment.
  • Defensa Civil responded to fallen trees, branches and posts and to damaged traffic lights, and authorities confirmed no evacuations or casualties.
  • Similar surge conditions were seen along the Partido de La Costa, and the forecast points to a quick warmup from roughly 22°C on Sunday to near 30°C by midweek.